deviousness
noun [ U ] uk/ˈdiː.vi.əs.nəs/ us/ˈdiː.vi.əs.nəs/
算计;狡诈
the quality of being dishonest or tricking people, but often also being clever and successful
This is a movie that explores the deviousness of human nature. 这是一部探讨人性狡诈的电影。
Lucy's deviousness hurt Lem deeply. 露西的精明算计深深伤害了莱姆。
See: devious
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- She's demonstrated deviousness and a total lack of willingness to accept responsibility for her own mistakes.
- He reluctantly admired their deviousness.
- He shook his head at the sheer extent of human deviousness.